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Last Name

Area

Available

Language

E

Peterson

American Fork

Anytime

English

I work at the zoo in Salt Lake City and I have a rotating schedule. I have been birding since 2009. I am lucky that I am 15 minutes from the mountains or the desert.

G

Livingston

Bellevue

Anytime

English

R

Whitlatch

Boise

Anytime

English

P

Robbins

Boise

Anytime

English

R

Shepperd

Boise

Anytime

American, Spanish, Canadian

R

McDermott

Boulder, Utah

Almost anytime

English

I have lived in southern Utah for two years, previously from Pittsburgh, PA.

I have gotten quite familiar with the local birds by sight and sound, and have found reliable locations for many of the region's specialties. I go birding just about every day in some of the prettiest places imaginable, and I'd love to show any of the countless tourists that come through this area some of the local birds.

I am a budding birder, self-taught, and have birded on my own throughout a handful of states in the US. I'm no expert, but my love of birds and birding take me outdoors quite a bit to enjoy our avian friends while continuously adding to my life list. Currently I am only available for birding on Wednesday and Thursdays.

J

Shelton

Kanab

Anytime

English

We live in Red rock canyon country, surrounded by National Parks and Monuments on the Colorado Plateau, at the edge of the Arizona Strip. It's wild and remote and beautiful!

N

Williams

Logan

Anytime

English

J

Lown

Logan

Weekend

English

B

Spencer

Logan

Weekend

English, German

M

Hearell

North Ogden

Weekend

English

I'm located right between the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge and Antelope Island. I'm a 37 year old male and I bird almost daily. I work full time and although weekends are better, I don't mind burning a vacation day here and there. I will scout areas prior to birding to make your visit more fruitful.

T

Abbott

Ogden

Anytime

English

Ogden is nestled between the Great Salt Lake and the Wasatch Mountains making for a great diversity of birds within a reasonably close area.

M

Webb

Orem

Anytime

English

I am a part-time science teacher. I also work for the U.S. Forest Service during the summer doing bird surveys with emphasis on neotropical migrants. I am available only on Saturdays. I live close to Provo Canyon, Sundance Ski Resort, Utah Lake and am only about one hour away from Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area.

M

Sloan

Park City

Anytime

English, some French

An avid birder and photographer, I can frequently be found at beaches and refuges.

T

Eicher

Park City

Weekend

English

C

Day

Provo

Weekend

English, some Spanish

I like birds and I like meeting people.

R.

Bradley

Salt Lake City

Anytime

English, German

I have been birding about 12 years. I live in a suburb of Salt Lake City. I am semi-retired and have a somewhat flexible schedule. I love birding although I don’t get out as much as I used to.I have birded in Utah, California, SE Arizona, Texas, Florida, New York, Indianapolis, Hawaii, and a few places in Europe and the Caribbean.

I enjoy meeting new people and like to return the favors granted me when birding in other communities.

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Kudos

Mr Bradley was so kind in Salt Lake City.
R. Naunheim

B

Aaronson

Salt Lake City

Weekend

English

I just got started and don't know much but am eager to learn!

K

Watkins

Salt Lake City (Riverton)

Weekend

English, some Spanish

I'm a young birder and have been interested in birds since the age of 2. I'm available on most weekends and Tuesdays, Thursdays, and most Fridays after school. I live in Riverton, Utah which is on the outskirts of Salt Lake City. Taking Spanish two in school.

K

Hinton

St George

Pretty much anytime, except Sundays

English

I have enjoyed bird watching as a hobby for nearly 40 years and know the local birds well; some by vocalization and pretty much all by sight.

I am not a professional birder; however, I grew up in Washington County, Utah, and have been birding all my adult life. I have led groups in the Audubon Christmas Bird Counts in Washington County for most of the past 30 years. I love birds and enjoy sharing God's creations with others that want to learn about them.

If you contact a professional Birdingpal guide you must be prepared to pay a fee for guiding services.

First Name

Last Name

Area

Available

Language

Bill

Fenimore

Salt Lake City

Anytime

English, Spanish

I have a birding lease on Deseret Ranch the largest ranch in Utah (over 250,000 acres). Typically 100-135 bird species will be seen in a day on Deseret Ranch.

Deseret Ranch is an Audubon Important Bird Area (IBA). Great Salt Lake, Bear River National Wildlife Refuge and Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area are all located in the same area. This is the largest body of water west of the Mississippi to the Pacific Ocean.

Great Salt Lake is a part of the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve network.

The American Birding Association awarded me the Ludlow Griscom Award in 2008 and the Roger Tory Peterson Natural History Institute Awarded me the Educational Achievement Award in 2008.

Testimonial

I had a very rewarding birding trip recently, in the hills and valleys outside Salt Lake City, Utah. The reason for my successful trip was local Birdingpal Billy Fenimore, my guide for the day. He was the perfect guide, with a thorough knowledge of key sites and of the birds to be found. He took my companion and me to at least a half dozen locations. Our first stop was at the summit of Powder Mountain where, despite bitter winds, we had excellent views of Mountain Chickadee and Gray-Crowned and Black Rosy-Finch, all lifers for me. Gems in Eden Valley included Evening Grosbeak, Pine Siskin, Stellerâ€™s Jay and Golden Eagle. Near Croydon we stopped by a creek and and spent time with a most obliging American Dipper, who bobbed in and out of the water and sang his heart out. I will never forget that!

Billy is a naturalist by birth, instinct and training. He has a friendly, accommodating nature and a love of his surroundings that is infectious. I look forward to returning to this beautiful area. Next time I hope to spend time with the Fenimores at Deseret Ranch. That would be another wonderful birding trip!
Jane, Toronto

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My fee is $200 per day which includes transportation, guide, food, lodging and tresspass fees (where necessary).